The Dewey Bridge

Built in 1916 the Dewey Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in Utah. Located approximately 30 miles northwest of Moab the 500 foot span at the time of it's construction was the second longest span west of the Mississippi river.

The bridge served as the only crossing of the Colorado River for route 128 until 1988 when a new bridge was built. In 2000 the Dewey Bridge was refurbished by the Grand County Historical Preservation Commission and became part of the Kokopelli bike trail. The bridge was designated a historic structure by the National Register of Historic Places in 1984
The construction on the Dewey Bridge was begun in November 1915 when two Grand County Commissioners, Birten Allred and G.A. Harris Spearheaded the effort to have a bridge built to serve the upper sector of the county. The Ferry which was being used at the time, was dangerous, unreliable and prone to vanish down river during periods of high water.

The contract for the bridge was awarded to the Midland Bridge Company of Kansas City, Missouri, and was completed in five months. The official dedication ceremony took place on April 15th, 1916.